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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions
he has had with his Israeli counterpart on recognition of the plight of Jewish refugees
from the Middle East and North Africa.

<p>​I am yet to discuss this matter with my Israeli counterpart. The history of Jewish
migration and displacement in the region is highly complex and cannot be ignored.
We acknowledge that the Jewish community has experienced unacceptable suffering. We
continue to support the aspiration for a Jewish homeland in the modern state of Israel,
just as we support the objective of a viable and sovereign Palestinian state. A peaceful
future for the Middle East depends on a peace agreement that offers fair restitution
for both sides, and a willingness on the part of all countries in the region to respect
the rights of minorities and build inclusive societies which enshrine and uphold those
rights.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations
the Government has made to the Government of the People's Republic of China on the
treatment of (a) Christian and (b) Muslim minority communities in that country.

<p>We remain deeply concerned about the persecution of Christians, Muslims and others
on the grounds of their religion or belief in China. The freedom to practise, change
or share ones faith or belief without discrimination or violent opposition is a human
right that all people should enjoy.</p><p> </p><p>Accordingly, at the 40<sup>th</sup>
UN Human Rights Council in March 2019, during his opening address on 25 February,
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad raised concerns about restrictions on freedom of religion and belief
in China including on Muslims in Xinjiang and Christians across China. We also co-sponsored
a side event on “Protecting the fundamental freedoms in Xinjiang” in March 2019, which
helped to raise awareness of the situation among the international community. Lord
Ahmad also set out the Government’s position when answering an Oral Question in the
House of Lords on 4 April 2019. Further, we raised our concerns on freedom of religion
and belief during China’s Universal Periodic Review in November 2018.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers
and senior officials frequently raise human rights issues bilaterally with their Chinese
counterparts. The Foreign Secretary highlighted our concerns on Xinjiang with Chinese
State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his most recent visit to China
in July 2018. Our Embassy in Beijing regularly raises the treatment of Uyghurs in
Xinjiang and concerns about the pressures facing Christians directly with Chinese
officials.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has
made representations to his Israeli counterpart on the demolition of Palestinian buildings
in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; and if he will make a statement.

<p>On 23 July, the UK alongside France, Germany and Spain, issued a statement condemning
the demolition by Israel of Palestinian buildings in the district of Wadi al Hummus.
On the same day, our Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) reiterated
our concern at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East. In this specific
case, the demolitions were particularly egregious as a number of the buildings were
located in Areas A and B, under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority according
to the Oslo Agreements. They set a dangerous precedent that directly jeopardises the
two-state solution, which is why I raised our deep concern to the Israeli Ambassador
to the UK on 24 July.</p>

<p>In the next six months the UK is planning to participate in thirty-seven joint
and multinational training exercises in a NATO context.</p><p> </p><p>These exercises
will take place on the territory of, in the waters around or in the skies above the
following countries:</p><p> </p><p>Canada</p><p>Croatia</p><p>Denmark</p><p>Estonia</p><p>France</p><p>Germany</p><p>Greenland</p><p>Italy</p><p>Latvia</p><p>Lithuania</p><p>Norway</p><p>Poland</p><p>Slovenia</p><p>Spain</p><p>Turkey</p><p>UK</p><p>USA</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Armed Forces Covenant
Annual Report 2013, what steps his Department has taken to improve the sharing of
service facilities with civilians.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he
plans to take following the decision for Iranian judges to reopen the second court
case against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

<p>​We have never seen the charges against Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe and are deeply concerned
about reports that she faces a further charge. We continue to raise all our dual nationals
detained in Iran with the Iranian Government at every opportunity, and make decisions
in line with what we believe will produce the best outcomes in their cases. However,
we will not be providing a continuous commentary. We judge this will not be helpful,
or in the best interest of each case.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his
Department is taking to ensure that its recent granting of diplomatic protection for
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is effective.

<p>​Diplomatic protection does not automatically dictate any particular course of
action. We continue to make further diplomatic representations to the Iranian authorities
privately and are continually reviewing what further steps are available to us to
help secure the Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release. We will continue to make decisions
in line with what we believe is in her best interests.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish
the transcripts of conversations between his Department and its Iranian counterpart
on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, referred to by the former Minister of State
in his resignation letter of 22 July 2019.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what date discussions
between his Department and its Iranian counterpart on the possible release of Nazanin
Zaghari-Ratcliffe were brought to a halt.

<p>Since being made aware of Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in 2016, the Government
has raised her case at the most senior levels of the Iranian Government and continues
to do so; there has been no pause in this lobbying. Most recently, the former Foreign
Secretary raised his concerns with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on 20 July. We urge
Iran to unconditionally release Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe so she can be reunited with
her family.</p>

<p>Since being made aware of Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in 2016, the Government
has raised her case at the most senior levels of the Iranian Government and continues
to do so; there has been no pause in this lobbying. Most recently, the former Foreign
Secretary raised his concerns with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on 20 July. We urge
Iran to unconditionally release Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe so she can be reunited with
her family.</p>